THEO8509 Exploring Cross Cultural Ministry GE

Dr Elizabeth Boase

2015

4.5

1 x 3-hour lecture weekly

1 of THEO2312, THEO2520 has been successfully completed

Assignment(s), Tutorial presentation, Seminar, Tutorial participation

This topic provides foundational knowledge related to cross-cultural ministry. Students will develop critical skills in: evaluating biblical and theological underpinnings for cross-cultural ministry; understanding changes to the cultural landscape of Australia over time and the implications of these for ministry in the church and engagement with wider society (including racism); evaluating personal attitudes and possible practices for growing a genuinely intercultural church community; developing knowledge and skills for effective leadership and pastoral care of a multicultural church.

This topic aims to:

identify and evaluate a range of cross-cultural perspectives, in relation to church and individual practice, to allow students to critically analyse their own approach to ministry and mission
recognise the significance of culture and cultural identity and demonstrate awareness of the dynamics of cultural interaction and communication across cultures
Investigate historical, contemporary, and possible future changes within Australian church contexts, in response to social and political developments in the broader community
provide students with the analytical skills to identify and critique practical models for leadership, mission, ministry, pastoral care and worship in multicultural contexts

On completing this topic, students will be able to:

reflect critically, biblically and theologically, on ministry and mission in contemporary multi-cultural Australia
articulate and analyse critically the implications of changes to the cultural landscape of Australia over time for society and church, exploring how such things as racism have developed and been outworked
develop and evaluate strategies for effective leadership and pastoral care of a multicultural church
explore how the church today might help to promote a society that genuinely respects and engages all people
communicate verbally and in writing for a range of audiences

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